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02-14-2010 11:50 PM

P.H. 88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frisco

This reply, posted above, has the best questions that need to be answered before any helpful info can be posted.

This post from Blazin72, has another excellent question that needs to be answered before helpful info can be posted.

To the best of my knowledge an '81 Chevy was equipped with a computer controlled HEI. Setting the timing with a computer controlled HEI is not done the same way as a non-computer controlled HEI.

To the OP. Look at the HEI you have. Does it have a vacuum advance cannister attached? If it does, then the HEI is for a non-computer controlled system. If it does not, then the HEI must be run with the computer to perform correctly.

More info is needed.

it is a non comp

02-14-2010 11:48 PM

P.H. 88

i haven't had a chance 2 see if the balancer has spun . i do know the time chain has not jumped . a flat cam has not been ruled out yet i need 2 check that balancer first. i up graded 2 HEI after the dwell meter said the dis was walking. thank u guys for your in-site

02-13-2010 09:18 AM

Frisco

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-bucket23

What is the timing set at. Usually a backfire through the carb is either timing, lean mixture or valves that are to tight. You may also want to be sure the HEI is being fed at least 12 volts. Shoud be the same as battery voltage. Point system often has a resistor to cut the voltage down.
Also check the firing order, pay close attention to 5 and 7 as they are next to each other on both ends and are easy to mix up

This reply, posted above, has the best questions that need to be answered before any helpful info can be posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazin72

A 1981 Chevy pickup had points? I thought they were all electronic by then? Have you checked your timing with a timing light? Have you checked to see if the outer ring on the balancer spun on the hub? If that happens you will never get your timing right. What condition are the timing chain and gears in?

This post from Blazin72, has another excellent question that needs to be answered before helpful info can be posted.

To the best of my knowledge an '81 Chevy was equipped with a computer controlled HEI. Setting the timing with a computer controlled HEI is not done the same way as a non-computer controlled HEI.

To the OP. Look at the HEI you have. Does it have a vacuum advance cannister attached? If it does, then the HEI is for a non-computer controlled system. If it does not, then the HEI must be run with the computer to perform correctly.

More info is needed.

02-12-2010 02:43 PM

88 olds

my run in with intake backfire was a worn cam.

02-12-2010 02:10 PM

Blazin72

Apparently we have two identical threads here...

02-12-2010 02:07 PM

Blazin72

A 1981 Chevy pickup had points? I thought they were all electronic by then? Have you checked your timing with a timing light? Have you checked to see if the outer ring on the balancer spun on the hub? If that happens you will never get your timing right. What condition are the timing chain and gears in?

02-12-2010 02:04 PM

T-bucket23

Quote:

Originally Posted by P.H. 88

i have a 81 c-10 with a non stock 350 small it had points i converted it 2 H.E.I in hopes of getting rid of the back fire . i put the balancer at 0 did the finger blow out on #1 cyl with the dis cap off rotter pointing at number one firing order checked and er checked. in the begging it back fired only with a load on now starts up and back fires. help http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/newt...ewthread&f=21#

What is the timing set at. Usually a backfire through the carb is either timing, lean mixture or valves that are to tight. You may also want to be sure the HEI is being fed at least 12 volts. Shoud be the same as battery voltage. Point system often has a resistor to cut the voltage down.
Also check the firing order, pay close attention to 5 and 7 as they are next to each other on both ends and are easy to mix up

02-12-2010 12:10 PM

P.H. 88

back fire in the carb

i have a 81 c-10 with a non stock 350 small it had points i converted it 2 H.E.I in hopes of getting rid of the back fire . i put the balancer at 0 did the finger blow out on #1 cyl with the dis cap off rotter pointing at number one firing order checked and er checked. in the begging it back fired only with a load on now starts up and back fires. help http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/newt...ewthread&f=21#

02-12-2010 12:09 PM

P.H. 88

back fire in the carb

i have a 81 c-10 with a non stock 350 small it had points i converted it 2 H.E.I in hopes of getting rid of the back fire . i put the balancer at 0 did the finger blow out on #1 cyl with the dis cap off rotter pointing at number one firing order checked and er checked. in the begging it back fired only with a load on now starts up and back fires. help